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Will He Ever Sleep

Will He Ever Sleep. I sleep in William Thompson’s room, he moans and gurgles in the gloom, I’m often woken with a start to the deafening thud of my own heart. Like me, William worked away, we’d nod in passing when he’d stay. A man known for his thrifty chat, alone at mealtimes, always sat. An untouched breakfast at his chair, no thumping work boots on the stair, on holiday, perhaps he’d forgot To inform the B&B, I thought. I sleep in William Thompson’s bed, he doesn’t realise he’s dead. Five years hence he passed away and still keeps coming back to stay. 09/12/2016 (Scare Me Good)

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Date: 11/5/2016 5:11:00 PM
What a great tale and poem. Love the rhyme and flow of your work, well done. Welcome to PS your word deserves such an audience.
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Bertie Bond
Date: 11/9/2016 2:00:00 PM
Thank you for your warm welcome Seosamh, and the lovely comments.
Date: 10/16/2016 8:37:00 PM
Wow... a creepy write all right... But a pleasant read nevertheless... Looks like you're new, ... A warm welcome to you... To this company of a select few...
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Bertie Bond
Date: 10/17/2016 5:42:00 PM
Thank you, Keng, for the wonderful welcome, and I'm so pleased you found the darker side to this piece.
Date: 9/15/2016 11:29:00 PM
BERTIE, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT
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Bertie Bond
Date: 9/26/2016 11:11:00 AM
Much appreciate you beautifully warm welcome SKAT A, thank you. Bertie.
Date: 9/14/2016 11:11:00 AM
Dear Bertie, tried to send you Soup-mail but I don't think you have it turned on. In any case, please add the contest name (Scare Me Good) below the 9/12/2016 date. Good Luck!
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Bertie Bond
Date: 9/15/2016 3:13:00 AM
You were right Tom, now turned soup mail on, thanks for the info, now edited.
Date: 9/13/2016 3:40:00 PM
Bertie,Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Bertie Bond
Date: 9/13/2016 4:35:00 PM
Thank you for the very warm welcome and encouragement, Linda. I will be delighted to read some of your poems.
Date: 9/12/2016 1:09:00 PM
Quite a creepy write Bertie it sent a shiver down my spine:-) hugs jan xx
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Bertie Bond
Date: 9/12/2016 3:50:00 PM
Thank you Jan, I'm glad it had the desired effect, thanks for reading and posting a reply. Umberto.

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